Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) Services
Complete DET license services including new issuance, renewals, amendments, and initial approvals — handled by experienced government transaction specialists. DET was formerly known as DED (Department of Economic Development).
About This Service
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) — formerly known as the Department of Economic Development (DED) — is the primary authority for issuing and regulating trade licenses for mainland businesses in Dubai. All commercial, professional, industrial, and tourism activities operating on the Dubai mainland require a valid DET license.
DAWN Government Transactions Center provides a full suite of DET services — from initial approval and trade name reservation to license issuance, annual renewal, activity amendments, and partner changes. Our team's established relationships with DET and deep knowledge of its procedures ensure fast, accurate processing and full compliance for your business at every stage of its lifecycle.
Key Benefits
Our Process
Initial Approval
We obtain DET initial approval for your chosen business activities and trade name.
External Approvals
We secure any required approvals from sector-specific authorities (health, education, food, etc.).
Tenancy & Ejari
We assist with tenancy contract registration (Ejari) as required for license issuance.
License Application
We submit the complete license application to DET and manage all follow-up.
License Collection
We collect and deliver your DET trade license upon issuance.
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